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India is fast urbanizing but the path remains poorly lit: here’s how robust data could change that

India’s urban population is growing faster than official numbers indicate. Three measures could help ensure a regular supply of robust data to facilitate the transition.
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Opinion | An emerging economy’s exchange rate policy is not always about economics. Here’s why

Exchange-rate policy is shaped by more than economic fundamentals. In his latest Mint article, Dr. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha examines how politics, institutions, and market dynamics influence currency management in emerging economies.

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Opinion | Stress on the external front must not obscure domestic chal­lenges

India’s household economy tells a different story than headline growth. Stagnant real incomes are reshaping how families save, borrow, spend, and work—revealing domestic challenges that deserve as much attention as external risks.

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Opinion | Chinese FDI is wel­come but stay vigil­ant on innov­a­tion spill­backs

India needs foreign capital, but new evidence suggests Chinese FDI may also facilitate technology transfer back to parent firms. As investment rules ease, policymakers face the challenge of balancing growth with strategic caution.

Events

Visibilising Capacity Issues in Indian Policing

May 2, 2022

The ‘State Capacity & Access to Justice’ webinar series, under the Access to Justice initiative at IDFC Institute, is conceptualised as a platform for sharing